Grand Marnier Tonic
Description
Grand Marnier Tonic is an elegant long cocktail that harmonizes the sophisticated taste of Grand Marnier, France's finest orange liqueur, with the refined bitterness of tonic water. The rich aroma of the cognac-based liqueur and the complex flavor of bitter orange are elegantly lifted by tonic water, creating a luxurious finish. Simple yet dignified, this cocktail embodies French tradition and innovation.
Origin
Country of Origin: France （1980年代）
Grand Marnier Tonic began in the 1980s when Grand Marnier company recommended it as a simple mixer cocktail. It became beloved in bars worldwide as the easiest way to enjoy Grand Marnier's complex flavors. This cocktail symbolizes international sophistication, born from the meeting of French luxury liqueur tradition and British-originated tonic water.
Birth Date Meaning
A reformer who beautifully transforms their surroundings
The sophisticated flavor of French luxury liqueur Grand Marnier harmonizes exquisitely with the bitterness of tonic water, expressing dignified innovation that transforms the surrounding atmosphere
Famous Quotes
- "True luxury resides in simplicity" - Grand Marnier Company
Trivia
- Grand Marnier was created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle as France's finest orange liqueur
- Won gold medals at the 1889 and 1900 Paris World's Fairs, establishing worldwide fame
- Master chef Escoffier used Grand Marnier to create Crêpes Suzette, playing an important role in French cuisine
- In 1969, a bartender at the Savoy Hotel created the Moonwalk cocktail using Grand Marnier to commemorate Apollo 11's moon landing
- The Grand Margarita became hugely popular in America in the 1970s, ushering in a new era of cocktail culture
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Grand Marnier - 45 ml
- Tonic Water - 適量 ml
- Ice - 適量 個
Instructions:
- Fill highball glass with ice
- Pour in Grand Marnier
- Add lemon and orange slices
- Top with tonic water
- Stir gently to combine
- Arrange lemon and orange slices as garnish
- Serve with straw